Greatest locations to see Christmas lights in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It’s starting to look loads like Christmas, and what higher approach is there to get into the vacation spirit than gazing on the glowing lights? Seize your winter gear and cargo the household as much as spot a few of this season’s most festive shows. If the chilly climate intimidates you, don’t worry as a result of there are many drive-thru points of interest to maintain you heat and comfy contained in the automobile with out lacking out on this timeless custom.

This itemizing is in random order. When you’re out searching for one of the best gentle shows and have a suggestion on locations we should always add, please electronic mail hannah.crowe@wbrc.com.

415 Gilley Rd, Gadsden

Gilley’s Christmas lights are again in motion this yr after taking the final two years off. J.C Gilley, who has now handed away, welded metallic and handmade every fixture of sunshine to show his household residence into a novel winter wonderland. In 2018, the Gilley household gained “The Nice Christmas Gentle Struggle.” The free gentle present is going on now in Ball Play, and also you gained’t wish to miss it!

954 Leon Smith Pkwy, Oxford

Positioned at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, this pageant of lights is enjoyable for the entire household. After driving by means of the lights step into Santa’s Village for ice skating, footage with Santa, slides, and inflatables. And don’t neglect to seize a festive snack and cup of sizzling cider earlier than leaving! Vehicles with eight or much less individuals pay $20 on the gate Mondays – Thursdays, and $25 on the gave Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The pageant is open now by means of Dec. 24.

1450 Noccalula Street, Gadsden

Rejoice Christmas with the town of Gadsden and benefit from the festive lights in addition to meals distributors, prepare rides, visits with Santa, and a spectacular view. Normal admission features a prepare journey for less than $8 Monday-Thursday and $10 Friday-Sunday. Tickets can be found on-line solely, so be certain to safe your spot upfront.

2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham

Through the months of November, December, and January, the Birmingham Zoo transforms right into a glowing sensation. On choose nights from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. you may attend this illuminating expertise. Catch a journey on the prepare or a spin on the carousel when you’re there, however bear in mind that the zoo animals is not going to be viewable throughout Glow Wild. To keep away from lengthy strains, seize your tickets on-line earlier than your go to.

309 Studdard Drive Clanton

This walk-through Christmas gentle attraction is in Clanton. Whilst you’re right here, should you’re fortunate, you would possibly catch Santa hanging out and taking free images!

1544 Sportsman Lake Rd NW, Cullman

This Cullman County Christmas custom options over 1,000,000 lights, Christmas prepare, horse and carriage rides, picture sales space, and snow machine. This fun-filled attraction is open by means of December 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission to Sportsman Lake Winder Wonderland is barely $10 per automobile.

1 River Rd, Gadsden

This drive-thru gentle present situated in Gadsden operates till January first. Be sure you have money readily available as a result of playing cards aren’t excepted. Kids’s admission is $3, and adults are $5.

1225 Palisades Pkwy, Oneonta

Palisades Park is in Blount County. The shows are created by quite a few individuals and volunteers which pull this neighborhood occasion collectively. Whereas admission is free, donations are accepted. Make certain to tune into 95.3 for holly jolly tunes whereas visiting the park.

218 twenty third Avenue NE, Fayette

Christmas on the Park situated at Guthrie Smith Park is a drive-thru Christmas lights expertise and has turn into a household favourite regional occasion for many individuals. The one charges accepted are donations.

4500 fifth Ave S Constructing C, Birmingham

The Wacky Cheesy Gentle Tour is the proper time to decorate in your cheesy Christmas sweater and hop on the bus for one of the best of the worst cheesy Christmas tour. For $45 you may take part on the enjoyable with a basic admissions bus ticket or reserve your individual occasion bus for an evening of laughter and enjoyable. The busses depart from Cahaba Brewing Firm each quarter-hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. December 13, 15, 20, and 22.

Bearden Lane, West Blocton

The drive-thru Bearden Christmas Lights situated in West Blocton begin at 5:00 p.m. nightly. Make sure you tune into the radio stations posted on the shows to get the total vacation expertise.

500 County Street 128, Calera

Christmas Fantasyland’s lights in Calera are on from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the week and 5:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. throughout weekends. Whilst you’re there don’t neglect to go to Elsa’s fortress and Whoville!

6415 Outdated Springville Rd., Pinson

When you don’t wish to cope with the crowds or the chilly climate, Clay-Chalkville Animal Clinic is a superb place to view the lights. The veterinarian, Dr. Hart, and his staff flip the clinic into a vacation deal with for youths and adults alike.

505 E Three Notch St, Andalusia

When you’re searching for stunning vacation lights, ice skating, horse drawn carriage rides, snow reveals, and a fun-filled vacation expertise, you’ll wish to go to Christmas in Sweet Land in Andalusia. With quaint B&B’s and several other eating choices, flip your Christmas lights go to right into a full-blown Christmas weekend. Admission to Christmas in Sweet Land is FREE whereas some points of interest are a further payment.

Winners Means, Birmingham

Lights of Noel Drive-Via Vacation Gentle Present is situated at Birmingham Race Course till January 2. The spectacular gentle present is synchronized to Christmas music and is enjoyable for all ages. Ticket costs for a automobile or household van are $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends.

925 Most important Avenue, Gardendale

Rocket Across the Christmas Tree Path is an occasion supporting the Dick Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tree sponsors get a 6–7-foot Christmas tree arrange on the Gardendale Civic Heart garden dealing with Gardendale Excessive Faculty. The bushes are displayed FREE to the general public from December 6 although January 1.

1813 Arrow Drive, Alabaster

Positioned in Alabaster, this Christmas present begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs till New 12 months’s Day. Pack up the household and get within the Christmas spirit with the free music and light-weight present.

5703 HWY 39, Chelsea

This gentle present in Chelsea has been put collectively by Ricky and his household every year since 2010. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. pull as much as the house and switch your radio to 97.1 FM for the vacation magic!

8333 West Hill Street, Pinson

Now by means of Christmas evening head over to Bama Lights in Pinson for loads of FREE vacation magic. Make certain to alter the radio station to 88.1 FM for the total expertise. You additionally would possibly catch a glimpse of Santa on December 9 or December 16. Though this magical present is free, donations are appreciated.

20. The Toy Store on Magnolia

211 Magnolia Avenue, Trussville

Invoice and Trisha Latham handmade all of the decorations at this stunning show of lights and decorations. The home is lovable and made to look similar to Santa’s toy store.

21. Peppertree Neighborhood

Peppertree subdivision in Trussville

Most of the homes within the Peppertree subdivision of Trussville go all out for the Christmas vacation. Take a leisurely drive by means of the neighborhood to see some festive gentle shows!

22. Christmas on the Jenkins

1008 Wooden Duck Means, Alabaster

Go see the Christmas gentle show at 1008 Wooden Duck Means in Alabaster “Christmas at The Jenkins!” Yearly the Jenkins add extra to their show, and that is their largest show thus far! Get pleasure from over 20,000 lights to incorporate stunning shiny arches and a 20 ft. mega Christmas tree!

23. The Protect in Hoover

The Protect subdivision in Hoover

The homes in The Protect neighborhood in Hoover all the time show stunning Christmas lights by means of the vacation season. Seize your loved ones and head by means of this subdivision to get a free gaze on the sparkly lights.

24. Smith Household Lights

3212 Hint Circle, Trussville

When you’re close to the Hidden Hint Subdivision in Trussville, you gained’t wish to miss these lights! The glowing star upon the practically 50 ft. tree will seize your consideration from a number of streets away. The Smith household began adorning in 2014 and have grown their lights assortment by including one thing new every year. A number of of the decorations, together with the star, cross, and arches, are handmade by the couple.

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